There isn’t a mountain he wouldn’t move, not a horrifying trombone solo he wouldn’t sit through, for these kids, that aren’t his own. And the thing that is hard about that is… he isn’t their dad.
Families
Do We Eat Our Young?
Our youth's signs of danger are in front of us if we open our eyes to their cries for guidance.
Our youth’s signs of danger are in front of us if we open our eyes to their cries for guidance.
Let’s Retire the Trope of the Hapless Dad
When we buy into the notion that dads can’t care for children, we buy into the idea that parenting and domesticity are women’s roles.
When we buy into the notion that dads can’t care for children, we buy into the idea that parenting and domesticity are women’s roles.
20 Things My Mom Taught Me About Being a Man
All of her “little” lessons start to form a picture of how truly special it has been to have a mother like her.
All of her “little” lessons start to form a picture of how truly special it has been to have a mother like her.
Old Dad New Dad: Trying To Get the Balance Right in Life
How can a father find work-life balance while his kids are still at home?
How can a father find work-life balance while his kids are still at home?
Hands-On Fatherhood is One Reason Humans Are So Successful
Why do the involved dads create such successful species development?
Why do the involved dads create such successful species development?
To My Unborn Daughter: A Father’s Letter
In anticipation of the arrival of his new baby, this man shares his concerns and hopes.
In anticipation of the arrival of his new baby, this man shares his concerns and hopes.
Parenting on a Budget or the Lack Thereof
You can’t buy happiness, and I’m not one to put a price on it; however, I am open to leasing options. For the children.
To Be a Kind Father
What happens when a guy's world shifts and his success disappears?
What happens when a guy’s world shifts and his success disappears?
Dysfunctional Family Dynamics: Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel
Understanding some of the rules that dominate dysfunctional families can help us to break free and rebuild our self-esteem and form healthier relationships.
Understanding some of the rules that dominate dysfunctional families can help us to break free and rebuild our self-esteem and form healthier relationships.
Here’s the Bad News, Son
An excerpt from The Good Men Project Book
Why would a man hope for a daughter over a son? Steve Almond answers that question in this week’s installment of the GMP book excerpt series
Learning Math, Science and Technology is Good for Preschoolers
How are STEM helpful for the other basics of learning?
How are STEM helpful for the other basics of learning?
“I Was Told There Would Be a Discount!”
Shannon Carpenter understands the family vacation.
Shannon Carpenter understands the family vacation.
Babies Decrease Fathers’ Testosterone
How does as an infant influenced dads' hormone levels?
How does as an infant influenced dads’ hormone levels?
My Rules About Guns Will Not Keep My Kids Safe
And that makes me sick.
And that makes me sick.
We’re Not Gay, That’s My Son
Gary Dietz, with lessons in love and intergenerational hand-holding.